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What is Myth and Medium You Ask?… Well, Sit Down and Lend Me Your Eyes.

Myth and Medium is an exploration of First Nation (FN) and Inuit stories and the many ways one can celebrate them. Visual and performance art, as well as storytelling, has always been a very important part of FN and Inuit cultures, used to communicate with each other as well as the natural and spiritual worlds that surround us. FN and Inuit objects and actions are not utilitarian, rather, they symbolize powerful legends, myths, and history. These people of the land are powerful storytellers in their own right, who are slowly regaining their strength that has been tampered, even destroyed, with the arrival of european of settlers. By investing time, interest, and support, we all can create a vibrant and healthy environment where we can celebrate the rich culture of FN and Inuit people. I was lucky enough to join in on this fantastic celebration. The goal of this gathering was to explore the saying- We have a story to tell

Photo above: Myself, Georgette, and Elder Percy Henry at one of the Lectures (I am completely in my happy place- soaking up all the amazing information!)

FN and Inuit culture is not dead. Trust me, it is very much alive, but not like the “old days”. I admire and respect the elders that went through residential school, and the drastic changes of their livelihoods, and send healing thoughts their way. I am excited for the youth, who are given the opportunity to turn back to their elders, to gain a better understanding of their culture, and I send strength and clarity their way, as youth (not just FN and Inuit, but youth of all cultures) are faced with many obstacles to overcome, like drug and alcohol abuse. It is this community of young and old, wise and innocent, this mixture of new and old that will help FN and Inuit communities Canada-wide heal. I am no expert in these matters, this is merely my intrinsic feeling about the situation.

Photo above: Myself and Elder Victor Henry, having one last dance at the Traditional Feast

This week of lectures, activities, film screenings, performances, and workshops open to everyone was held in Dawson City, Yukon Territory. And I was lucky enough for it to land on my reading week break! Thank you universe for gifting me such a wonderful week with so many amazing people.

Photo above: Han singers and dancers take to the floor to amaze us with wonderful song and dance. (My favourite was the Grandmother song)

Mahsi Cho (Thank You) to all the organizers for hosting such an amazing gathering!

My Bucket List:

1. Kiss a stranger
2. Go back to Sicily
3. Graffiti something before I turn 20
4. Sky Diving
5. Bungee Jumping
6. Go to Russia
7. Speak more than one language
8. Put a love lock on the great wall of China
9. Be a ring girl for a night at a UFC fight
10. Try being a bartender
11. Learn how to sing
12. Go to Turkey
13. Get a degree in something ( I don't know what yet! )
14. Run a Marathon
15. Go to Czech Republic
16. Live in as many places as I can
17. Be in Ireland for St. Patrick's Day
18. Get a tattoo, or give someone else one
19. Do the Underwear Marathon in Vancouver
20. Go see the polar bears in Manitoba (In the wild)
21. Learn how to speak French
22. See the Mona Lisa
23. Learn how to Pole Dance
24. See a drive in movie
25. Fall in love
26. Kiss the Blarney Stone in Ireland
27.Go to Germany
28. Go to Sweden
29.Go to Australia
30. learn how to surf
31. learn how to play piano again
32. Road trip across Canada, visit every province and territory
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